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18 killed, 200 injured as Nepal protests against social media ban turn vio
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Protests against Nepal's social media ban turned violent, leaving 18 dead and over 200 injured. Demonstrators clashed with security forces across Kathmandu and other cities, prompting curfews in several areas. Hospitals struggled to treat the injured, and authorities are yet to confirm th
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India-Nepal border on alert as protests erupt in Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities have issued an alert along the India-Nepal border in view of ongoing protests in Nepal, top sources said.
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14 dead as protests turn violent in Nepal over social media ban
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Gen Z protests in Kathmandu against corruption and the social media ban have left 14 dead, with many others injured. Hospitals are struggling to manage the large number of patients, and authorities say the identities of several deceased and injured people are yet to be confirmed.
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"Police are firing on the people, anti-corruption protests being suppresse
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Protests erupted outside Kathmandu Parliament against Nepal's ban on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, turning violent as police fired on demonstrators. Nine people died, and protestors vandalised the Parliament gate, with witnesses accusing authorities of indiscriminate firing and suppress
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Nine dead, curfew imposed in parts of Nepal as 'Gen Z' protest over social
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal Police said, "Nine people have lost their lives as protest turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters."
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BNM to strengthen partnership with UNPO to spotlight human rights abuses i
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) plans to deepen ties with UNPO after an online meeting. BNM highlighted human rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, while UNPO pledged support. Earlier protests in the Netherlands called for justice for victims, urging global organisa
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"BJP leaders indulging in provocation": Karnataka CM after protests over s
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur town, Mandya, on Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is indulging in provocation and added that legal action will be taken against those involved, irrespective of th
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Nepal: One killed, dozens injured in 'Gen Z' protest as police use teargas
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Gen Z protester has reportedly died and several others have been injured as nationwide demonstrations against government corruption and the recent social media ban intensified, particularly in Kathmandu's New Baneshwor and Damak in Jhapa district on Monday, as reported by The Himalayan
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Nepal: Massive Protests break out in Kathmandu over corruption, social med
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday against corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms, The Kathmandu Post reported.
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Activist condemns PoJK's unprecedented police deployment to crush peaceful
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) Activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has vehemently denounced the decision made by the PoJK authorities to deploy 567 platoons of reserve police in a desperate manoeuvre to quash the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee.
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Himachal govt removes Rule 7A from Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, may s
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a notification issued by the Finance (Pay Revision) Department, the government said the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, will be deemed effective from January 3, 2022.
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"Govt committed to welfare of Indians abroad," says MEA after anti-immigra
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are all aware that anti-immigrant protests happened in many cities across Australia on 31 August. Our High Commissions and Consulate Generals were in regular touch with the Australian government, as also with our community members in this regard.
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